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Monks Cowl
Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Monks Cowl
We are situated in the Central Drakensberg approximately four hours from Johannesburg and two and a half hours from Durban, in the magnificent Champagne Valley where Cathkin Peak and Champagne mountains can be viewed.
Situated on the golf course we have six spacious freestanding units. We offer a honeymoon suite with a wooden deck, four-poster bed, log fire and spa bath. Our other standard units sleep from two to six people. All units have a full bathroom downstairs. Tee and coffee facilities available.
We offer you complimentary golf and free use of our swimming pool and tennis courts, plus a la carte restaurant and pub facilities in a casual, homely environment.
The picturesque tree-lined course with kikuyu fairways and cynodon greens has six holes over water hazards which include a dams and a river with a small waterfall and swing bridge for those a little more adventurous
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Mountain Splendour
Friday, August 19th, 2011
Mountain Splendour is located in the spectacular Champagne Valley in the central region of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a family-operated resort situated on an 80-hectare farm directly facing the 3000m peaks of Champagne Castle, Cathkin Peak and Sterkhorn.
We pride ourselves in providing quality service and affordable family holidays in a safe, healthy and tranquil environment. The immediate area offers excellent outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, white-water rafting, horse riding, golf and bowls. Other local amenities include restaurants, supermarkets, an arts and crafts route and the Drakensberg Boys Choir School where regular concerts and festivals are held.
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The Nest Hotel
Friday, August 19th, 2011
The Nest
The Nest is the oldest and most well-known of all the Berg resorts in the Natal Drakensberg. Celebrating its 70 th year of welcoming guests in 2003, The Nest has a strong following of guests who make a point of coming year after year, returning to this most special place of comfort, wonder and beauty.
The Nest offers award winning food, spectacular gardens, wonderful facilities, relaxing accommodation, friendly staff and exquisite views over the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site together with the availability of just about all leisure and sporting facilities imaginable.
It must be this combination that make The Nest a unique and much loved destination for so many tourists, families, bowlers and many more from far flung places.
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The Oaks Supermarket Gifts and Crafts
Monday, July 11th, 2011
The Oaks Supermarket
The Oaks Supermarket Gifts and Crafts is situated below the Drakensberg Boys Choir School at the entrance of Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort. It is the starting point of guided walks, where maps, books, campingfood, freezer-space, A.T.M., and fuel is available .
Guides, information & resources…
Here is where you meet guides (by appointment):
Alpheus 083-753 2842,
Steven 083-583 3966 (on photo) and
Brighton 082-216 9974/072-538 1331 for your guided walks.
They can take you to among other places: 1) Historic Bushmen Paintings 2) Ancient Yellowwood Tree 604 years old 3) Early Voortrekkers Yellowwood Sawpits 4) Moonies Natural Pool And other.
Email – Tel 082 500 5491
Treks Trips & Tours
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Treks Trips and Tours
In Champagne Valley, in the Central Drakensberg region of KwaZulu Natal, you find Treks, Trips & Trails. It is beautifully set in the Drakensberg foothills near Winterton and is central to some of the best tourist offerings in the Zulu Kingdom.
Our specific aim is to add a little extra to your time in our beautiful province by showing you some of those hidden places and not so often travelled routes.
Some options to consider:
- Off the beaten track trips by 4×4 – a must for the adventurous
- Game reserve tours – see the ‘Big 5′ or even the rare white lions
- Birding trips – from birds of prey to a trip on Bell Park dam teaming with bird-life
- Sani Pass and Lesotho – up early or stay over at Africa’s highest pub
You have the luxury of customising your tour to best meet your wishes.